Asilmetta

Summary

Asilmetta ("Asella Metta") is a neighborhood in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. In the olden days, the government collected taxes (''Asellu'' in Telugu) in this area, hence the name.[1]

Asilmetta
Neighbourhood
Commercial Road of Asilmetta
Commercial Road of Asilmetta
Asilmetta is located in Visakhapatnam
Asilmetta
Asilmetta
Location Visakhapatnam
Coordinates: 17°43′40″N 83°18′45″E / 17.727738°N 83.312366°E / 17.727738; 83.312366
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Government
 • BodyGreater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
530003

Commerce edit

Pictured is one of the busiest commercial areas in Visakhapatnam City. It is a hub for many shopping malls, food courts, and restaurants, as well as educational institutes. The Sampath Vinayagar Temple is also located here.area.

Transport edit

APSRTC bus network provides ready access to any part of the city; the Dwaraka Bus Station is very close to this area.

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ "It's chock-a-block at Asilmetta - The Hindu".